MLB in Brief: Season Over for Eric Lauer | The Plan for Aaron Judge

Season Over for Eric Lauer

His elbow is the problem.

Eric Lauer's elbow issue will keep him out for the rest of the 2026 season, regardless of how far the #Dodgers go in the playoffs:https://t.co/P5vdasRI1N pic.twitter.com/9r5iTjIWks

— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) September 12, 2026

Carlos Correa at second base?

He might switch positions when he returns to the lineup.

The Rise of Luis Garcia Jr.

He's been a different hitter in 2026.

Jeremy Pena Needs to Step Up

He hasn't been performing well for a while.

Jeremy Peña has a .602 OPS since Aug. 1, making it difficult for the Astros to function while magnifying the imbalance in their top-heavy lineup – https://t.co/NjdQlhywYj

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 12, 2026

Edward Cabrera in relief

Fresh off the injured list, he'll finish the season in the bullpen.

The Plan for Aaron Judge

He might get a day off tomorrow or Monday. We want to manage his workload

Kodai Senga as the closer?

Definitely not in 2027.

Do you expect Kodai Senga to start next season as the Mets' closer?

“I do not.” – @chelsea_janes

Chelsea and @nikilattarulo discuss Senga's stint as the Mets' closer and what Senga's role could be moving forward on a new episode of Mets Mailbag pic.twitter.com/SieWiq69Ch

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 12, 2026

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